Alaa El Banna, Chairman of AlexFert, a Valmore Holding subsidiary, participates in the opening of the Arab Fertilizer Association's Annual Conference
Cairo, XX June 2026: Alaa El Banna, Chairman of AlexFert, a subsidiary of Valmore Holding, and Egypt’s representative on the Board of Directors of the Arab Fertilizer Association (AFA), participated in the opening of the 32nd AFA International Fertilizer Annual Conference and Exhibition, one of the world’s leading fertilizer industry events. Hosted in Cairo, the conference brought together senior government officials, decision-makers, industry experts, and representatives of global companies operating across the sector.
The opening session was attended by H.E. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation; H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources; and H.E. Eng. Khaled Hashem, Minister of Industry, alongside prominent leaders from the Arab and international fertilizer industries, underscoring the sector’s critical role in supporting food security and economic development.
During his opening remarks, Alaa El Banna, Chairman of AlexFert, stated: “The importance of this conference comes at a time when the global fertilizer industry is experiencing rapid transformations and growing challenges across the entire value chain, from raw material production to end markets. In light of these developments, strengthening collaboration and knowledge exchange among all stakeholders has become increasingly important to support the industry’s sustainability and enhance its ability to adapt to global changes. The conference also serves as an important platform for shaping the future of the sector and exploring solutions that support food security and enhance the competitiveness of the Arab fertilizer industry on the international stage.”
El Banna’s participation in this international forum reflects Egypt’s standing as one of the region’s key hubs for the fertilizer industry. It also underscores the confidence placed in Egyptian expertise and its ability to lead dialogue on the future of a strategic sector linked to food security, manufacturing, exports, and enhanced competitiveness at both the regional and international levels.
AlexFert possesses specialized expertise and plays a pivotal role in supporting the Egyptian and Arab fertilizer industry. Over more than two decades, the company has successfully cemented its position as one of the region’s leading producers of nitrogen fertilizers, leveraging advanced industrial infrastructure, strong production capabilities, and leadership expertise capable of keeping pace with the latest global developments in the industry.
Building on this legacy, AlexFert continues to strengthen its leadership position through a long-term strategy focused on enhancing operational efficiency, adopting advanced industrial technologies, and supporting sustainable production. The company also continues to invest in the development of its operations and production capabilities to meet evolving global market dynamics and industry requirements.
Commenting on the occasion, Jon Rokk, CEO of Valmore Holding, said: “We are proud that Alaa El Banna represents Egyptian expertise in the fertilizer industry at one of the most important specialized international forums. His participation reflects the depth of expertise and leadership capabilities across Valmore Holding’s portfolio companies, as well as their ability to contribute to the development of strategic industries and support Egypt’s position as a regional hub for industry and exports. At Valmore, we believe that investing in talent and leadership is just as important as investing in assets and operational capabilities, as both are key drivers of sustainable growth and long-term value creation.”
AlexFert continues to support efforts aimed at advancing the fertilizer industry and enhancing its competitiveness through the adoption of the latest industrial and technological practices, as well as active participation in regional and international forums that facilitate knowledge exchange and help shape the future of the sector.
Established in 2003, AlexFert is a subsidiary of Valmore Holding and a distinguished leader in the fertilizer industry. The company is renowned for providing high-quality nitrogen-based fertilizers that meet the evolving needs of local and international markets. Since its inception, AlexFert has strengthened its position as a leading producer of anhydrous ammonia as an intermediate product, in addition to granular urea and ammonium sulfate as finished products. The company integrates the latest technological advancements throughout its product development cycle and operates a state-of-the-art production facility spanning 110,000 square meters in Alexandria.
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